IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q1. With reference to ICGS Akshay, consider the following statements:
- It is a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) of the Adamya-class commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard.
- It has been designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) with over 60% indigenous content.
- Unlike Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), Fast Patrol Vessels are primarily intended for high-speed coastal surveillance and maritime law enforcement.
- Its primary operational role is blue-water anti-submarine warfare in the Indian Ocean.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. ICGS Akshay is a new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard. It has been designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) with more than 60% indigenous content, reflecting the objectives of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. FPVs are intended for high-speed coastal surveillance, interception, maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, anti-smuggling and anti-poaching operations, whereas OPVs possess greater endurance for long-range patrols. Statement 4 is incorrect because anti-submarine warfare is primarily the role of specialised naval combatants, not Coast Guard FPVs. UPSC often distinguishes platforms based on operational roles rather than technical specifications.
Why this question? Distinguishes Coast Guard vessels from naval combat platforms.
Why important for UPSC? Indigenous defence platforms are recurring prelims topics.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on INS Vikrant, Dornier aircraft and OPVs.
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Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. ICGS Akshay is a new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard. It has been designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) with more than 60% indigenous content, reflecting the objectives of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. FPVs are intended for high-speed coastal surveillance, interception, maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, anti-smuggling and anti-poaching operations, whereas OPVs possess greater endurance for long-range patrols. Statement 4 is incorrect because anti-submarine warfare is primarily the role of specialised naval combatants, not Coast Guard FPVs. UPSC often distinguishes platforms based on operational roles rather than technical specifications.
Why this question? Distinguishes Coast Guard vessels from naval combat platforms.
Why important for UPSC? Indigenous defence platforms are recurring prelims topics.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on INS Vikrant, Dornier aircraft and OPVs.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. Which one of the following best describes the purpose of e-Sushrut@Clinic?
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Q.2) Solution (b)
Explanation
e-Sushrut@Clinic is a cloud-based Health Management Information System (HMIS) developed jointly by the National Health Authority (NHA) and C-DAC for small and medium healthcare providers, especially outpatient clinics. It supports electronic health records (EHRs), e-prescriptions, patient registration, diagnostics, pharmacy, billing and telemedicine, while integrating with ABHA, Health Facility Registry (HFR) and Health Professional Registry (HPR) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Option (a) describes ABHA, Option (c) resembles eSanjeevani, and Option (d) relates to hospital quality assurance rather than digital health management. UPSC frequently tests candidates by confusing different components of the digital health ecosystem.
Why this question? Tests differentiation among ABDM digital health components.
Why important for UPSC? Digital governance and health reforms remain high-priority themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on ABDM, ABHA and eSanjeevani.
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Q.2) Solution (b)
Explanation
e-Sushrut@Clinic is a cloud-based Health Management Information System (HMIS) developed jointly by the National Health Authority (NHA) and C-DAC for small and medium healthcare providers, especially outpatient clinics. It supports electronic health records (EHRs), e-prescriptions, patient registration, diagnostics, pharmacy, billing and telemedicine, while integrating with ABHA, Health Facility Registry (HFR) and Health Professional Registry (HPR) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Option (a) describes ABHA, Option (c) resembles eSanjeevani, and Option (d) relates to hospital quality assurance rather than digital health management. UPSC frequently tests candidates by confusing different components of the digital health ecosystem.
Why this question? Tests differentiation among ABDM digital health components.
Why important for UPSC? Digital governance and health reforms remain high-priority themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on ABDM, ABHA and eSanjeevani.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. With reference to the Bharat Taxi Initiative, consider the following statements:
- It is India’s first cooperative-owned ride-hailing platform.
- Drivers function as co-owners of the platform and participate in profit-sharing.
- It has been promoted with the support of the Ministry of Cooperation under the vision of “Sahkar se Samriddhi.”
- It follows the conventional commission-based revenue model used by private ride aggregators.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Q.3) Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Bharat Taxi is India’s first cooperative-owned ride-hailing platform, operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited with support from the Ministry of Cooperation. Unlike conventional ride aggregators, drivers are co-owners, enabling profit-sharing instead of commission-based earnings. The initiative also aims to reduce intermediary commissions and eliminate surge pricing while strengthening the cooperative movement in the digital platform economy under the vision of “Sahkar se Samriddhi.” Statement 4 is incorrect because the cooperative model deliberately departs from the commission-based structure followed by most private platforms. UPSC often frames governance questions by contrasting institutional models rather than technologies.
Why this question? Tests understanding of cooperative versus platform-capitalist models.
Why important for UPSC? Cooperatives and gig economy reforms are emerging governance themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on FPOs, cooperatives and digital platforms.
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Q.3) Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Bharat Taxi is India’s first cooperative-owned ride-hailing platform, operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited with support from the Ministry of Cooperation. Unlike conventional ride aggregators, drivers are co-owners, enabling profit-sharing instead of commission-based earnings. The initiative also aims to reduce intermediary commissions and eliminate surge pricing while strengthening the cooperative movement in the digital platform economy under the vision of “Sahkar se Samriddhi.” Statement 4 is incorrect because the cooperative model deliberately departs from the commission-based structure followed by most private platforms. UPSC often frames governance questions by contrasting institutional models rather than technologies.
Why this question? Tests understanding of cooperative versus platform-capitalist models.
Why important for UPSC? Cooperatives and gig economy reforms are emerging governance themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on FPOs, cooperatives and digital platforms.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. Which one of the following characteristics correctly distinguishes a cruise missile, such as the FP-5 Flamingo, from a ballistic missile?
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Q.4) Solution (b)
Explanation
The FP-5 Flamingo is a ground-launched long-range cruise missile developed by Ukraine. Cruise missiles are powered throughout most of their flight by continuous propulsion (typically a turbofan or turbojet engine), fly within the atmosphere, and are capable of low-altitude terrain-following flight, making them difficult to detect and intercept. They also possess high manoeuvrability and are optimised for precision strikes. Ballistic missiles, by contrast, follow a ballistic trajectory, travel at much higher speeds, and spend much of their flight outside the atmosphere. Options (c) and (d) incorrectly generalise missile characteristics. UPSC frequently tests conceptual distinctions between missile categories rather than individual systems.
Why this question? Focuses on missile physics instead of memorising weapon names.
Why important for UPSC? Defence technology is a consistently tested prelims area.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on BrahMos, Agni and missile guidance systems.
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Q.4) Solution (b)
Explanation
The FP-5 Flamingo is a ground-launched long-range cruise missile developed by Ukraine. Cruise missiles are powered throughout most of their flight by continuous propulsion (typically a turbofan or turbojet engine), fly within the atmosphere, and are capable of low-altitude terrain-following flight, making them difficult to detect and intercept. They also possess high manoeuvrability and are optimised for precision strikes. Ballistic missiles, by contrast, follow a ballistic trajectory, travel at much higher speeds, and spend much of their flight outside the atmosphere. Options (c) and (d) incorrectly generalise missile characteristics. UPSC frequently tests conceptual distinctions between missile categories rather than individual systems.
Why this question? Focuses on missile physics instead of memorising weapon names.
Why important for UPSC? Defence technology is a consistently tested prelims area.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on BrahMos, Agni and missile guidance systems.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. With reference to the new GI-tagged tribal crops of Madhya Pradesh, consider the following statements:
- Sitahi Kutki and Nagdaman Kutki are traditional minor millet varieties associated with Dindori district.
- Baigani Arhar derives its name from the Baiga tribe and is a traditional purple pigeon pea.
- Mahakoshal Chhatriya Dhan is traditionally cultivated in Jabalpur and Katni regions.
- Grant of a GI tag confers exclusive ownership of the crop variety upon the State Government concerned.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.5) Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The GI Registry granted protection to four traditional tribal crops of Madhya Pradesh: Sitahi Kutki, Nagdaman Kutki, Baigani Arhar, and Mahakoshal Chhatriya Dhan. Sitahi Kutki and Nagdaman Kutki are traditional minor millet varieties cultivated in Dindori, Baigani Arhar is a purple pigeon pea traditionally grown by the Baiga tribe, while Mahakoshal Chhatriya Dhan is native to the Jabalpur–Katni region. Statement 4 is incorrect because a GI tag does not confer ownership over a crop variety. It protects the geographical identity and authorises eligible producers from the notified region to use the GI, unlike patents or plant variety protection.
Why this question? Tests GI protection against patent and ownership-related misconceptions.
Why important for UPSC? GI-tagged products remain one of the highest-probability prelims themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on Banganapalle Mango, Kashmir Saffron and Pashmina.
Incorrect
Q.5) Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The GI Registry granted protection to four traditional tribal crops of Madhya Pradesh: Sitahi Kutki, Nagdaman Kutki, Baigani Arhar, and Mahakoshal Chhatriya Dhan. Sitahi Kutki and Nagdaman Kutki are traditional minor millet varieties cultivated in Dindori, Baigani Arhar is a purple pigeon pea traditionally grown by the Baiga tribe, while Mahakoshal Chhatriya Dhan is native to the Jabalpur–Katni region. Statement 4 is incorrect because a GI tag does not confer ownership over a crop variety. It protects the geographical identity and authorises eligible producers from the notified region to use the GI, unlike patents or plant variety protection.
Why this question? Tests GI protection against patent and ownership-related misconceptions.
Why important for UPSC? GI-tagged products remain one of the highest-probability prelims themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on Banganapalle Mango, Kashmir Saffron and Pashmina.
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